Chelsea are thought to be ahead in the race for Morgan Rogers, with Liverpool also vying for the Aston Villa mainstay in future windows.

According to Caught Offside, Chelsea could be leading the way in the race for Morgan Rogers. Liverpool are also in the mix for the Aston Villa attacker, who could have a massive £80 million-plus price tag on his head, as those big clubs will be angling for a big move in the near future.

Morgan Rogers was the subject of big interest back in the summer, with Chelsea one of those looking at the attacker with serious intent. Aston Villa were steady in their stance to keep hold of the player, and at the time, they might have indicated their reluctance to lose him at all costs.

As things stand, reports are stating that Rogers is in talks over a bumper new deal to continue his stay at Villa, although his contract is long enough for the club to worry about an immediate departure. Unai Emery’s side are likely to demand a fee of £80 million or more, in an effort to dissuade suitors from pursuing the attacker.

Clubs like Chelsea are not likely to be deterred by the asking price, as they have shown in the past their willingness to invest big sums in the right players. Rogers is one of those they feel could have a big impact at the club for a long time to come, as the Blues are now regarded as the front-runners in the chase for the England international.

Chelsea are also monitoring his contract talks from a distance and will be in a position to pounce if they sense an opportunity. From Villa’s perspective, a big offer could test their resolve in January, although they will not envisage losing a player of the £80 million-rated star’s quality in the middle of the season, given they have big objectives to achieve.

Liverpool are considering a Morgan Rogers move

Liverpool are also in the mix alongside PSG for Rogers, and they have begun monitoring the £80 million-rated Aston Villa mainstay’s situation closely. The Reds are expected to spend more on attacking talents despite their heavy outlay in the summer.

Liverpool views Rogers as a hybrid option that can slot in multiple positions, especially on the left-hand side of the attack, where they may have some shortages. With Chelsea thought to be ahead in the race, there could be a battle of sorts in the background, although the expectation is for Rogers to move in the summer rather than in the January window, considering he is thinking about a switch.